I'm gonna have to drain my bank account writing "reality checks" to all you choreography haters. The 18-24 year old college color guard captain/choreographer's job is to create a 2-minute-ish routine that effectively interprets the music with respect to it's spirit and style. The routine is intended to entertain a crowd of sober, well-behaved football fans whilst the under privileged football players rest in an non air conditioned shack at the end of the field. My free clue continues below . .
The music is was the theme from a 70's TV show, right? Was the melody brought over centuries ago from ancient Polynesia? PLEASE! It was a fun, campy score from a Friday night TV show. The routine this choreographer created was appropriately fun & campy. Neither standing in military fashion doing drop spins nor traversing the gridiron inserting the occasional la'grande jette would have been appropriate or entertaining. This routine was quickly created, taught, & executed for a 3 week life. Deal
I highly doubt that the choreography was intended to offend anyone as twilliam043 said... and maybe a little research could have happened but at the same time, how many guards, dance lines and drill teams take the time to go read all about a certain dance before performing? It's not like they can change it now. AND the guard definitely does not "suck" or "force the audience to focus on poor showmanship." That is just poor judgement on your part, SO sorry that it does not meet your expectations.
I apologize but I'm a native Hawaiian and I thought the dancing was a bit offensive (minus the normal rifle-guard movements). Did anyone do research before choreographing those moves for the dancers? They are more akin to African culture than Hawaiian. I like the concept you were trying to go for, it's quite creative, however it was a bit hard to watch -mainly the split-legged "running" parts.
@ShastaDeluka I stand corrected...3 people from SFA and a native Hawaiian disliked this. Shasta, it's just a marching band field show not a world premiere of a ballet. There is no need to feel offended.
@ShastaDeluka Dude, not only did the guard elicit a "WTF are you doing?" from me too, but it also shows bad choreography and execution. I mean, really, college guards can do better. It's not an opera, @twilliam043, but band, your guard is supposed to support your show and make it better, not suck and force your audience to focus on poor showmanship. Learn to dance! Yeeee.....
That was Adam who lost his mouthpiece at the beginning of the show! Atleast I had a spare in my back pocket to give him! lol Great team-work though! And learn how to spell my name!
this quality is horrible, I really wish I could see the performers better. They should have put the camera closer and you can barely see the color guard. The show was AMAZING live.
I'm gonna have to drain my bank account writing "reality checks" to all you choreography haters. The 18-24 year old college color guard captain/choreographer's job is to create a 2-minute-ish routine that effectively interprets the music with respect to it's spirit and style. The routine is intended to entertain a crowd of sober, well-behaved football fans whilst the under privileged football players rest in an non air conditioned shack at the end of the field. My free clue continues below . .
dodeccaphonic 1 year ago
The music is was the theme from a 70's TV show, right? Was the melody brought over centuries ago from ancient Polynesia? PLEASE! It was a fun, campy score from a Friday night TV show. The routine this choreographer created was appropriately fun & campy. Neither standing in military fashion doing drop spins nor traversing the gridiron inserting the occasional la'grande jette would have been appropriate or entertaining. This routine was quickly created, taught, & executed for a 3 week life. Deal
dodeccaphonic 1 year ago
I highly doubt that the choreography was intended to offend anyone as twilliam043 said... and maybe a little research could have happened but at the same time, how many guards, dance lines and drill teams take the time to go read all about a certain dance before performing? It's not like they can change it now. AND the guard definitely does not "suck" or "force the audience to focus on poor showmanship." That is just poor judgement on your part, SO sorry that it does not meet your expectations.
lilmissperfect2307 1 year ago
VOTE VOTE DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!
Rananamas 1 year ago
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I apologize but I'm a native Hawaiian and I thought the dancing was a bit offensive (minus the normal rifle-guard movements). Did anyone do research before choreographing those moves for the dancers? They are more akin to African culture than Hawaiian. I like the concept you were trying to go for, it's quite creative, however it was a bit hard to watch -mainly the split-legged "running" parts.
ShastaDeluka 1 year ago
@ShastaDeluka I stand corrected...3 people from SFA and a native Hawaiian disliked this. Shasta, it's just a marching band field show not a world premiere of a ballet. There is no need to feel offended.
twilliam043 1 year ago
@ShastaDeluka Dude, not only did the guard elicit a "WTF are you doing?" from me too, but it also shows bad choreography and execution. I mean, really, college guards can do better. It's not an opera, @twilliam043, but band, your guard is supposed to support your show and make it better, not suck and force your audience to focus on poor showmanship. Learn to dance! Yeeee.....
39plaid 1 year ago
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ShastaDeluka 1 year ago
to VOTE: go to cbscollegesports click the link for the Hawaii five-0 competition, and click on a vote for NSU...DAILY!!
cherylbh70458 1 year ago
That was Adam who lost his mouthpiece at the beginning of the show! Atleast I had a spare in my back pocket to give him! lol Great team-work though! And learn how to spell my name!
swat835 1 year ago
2 people from SFA disliked this video
twilliam043 1 year ago
How do you vote for this?
lightninrod69 1 year ago
Would definitely get more votes if the quality was better. It's mono (only coming out of left speaker) and most likely the camera microphone.
undecim 1 year ago
Haha I see it, in the corner of the block right before the line marches back... That's team work!
lilmissperfect2307 1 year ago
guys it sounds amazing and it's nsu so of course ur not exactly gonna get decent video quality but compared to the other bands yal sound amazing.
deepinthought12 1 year ago
Mellophone player at 0:36 hands off mouthpiece to another mello player. yikes.
adam1stchair 1 year ago
@adam1stchair
I've looked this spot over, both the five seconds before AND after, and see no evidence of that.
Austinof06 1 year ago
@adam1stchair you sure it was at 0:36? i didn't see anything
TRsnare07 1 year ago
@adam1stchair caleton lost his during the performance
nsudrumshard 1 year ago
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Slayerkingdx 1 year ago
this quality is horrible, I really wish I could see the performers better. They should have put the camera closer and you can barely see the color guard. The show was AMAZING live.
Rananamas 1 year ago